Parker stars as Spurs slam Wizards

Parker scored 15 points as the Spurs went on a 20-5 burst to
turn a comfortable lead into a blowout en route to a 100-78
victory over the woeful and undermanned Wizards.

Antawn Jamison hit a shot to bring Washington within 48-38
before the floodgates opened.

Parker had five layups and five free throws over a six-minute
stretch that ended with San Antonio up, 68-43.

"Well we played pretty good defense throughout the entire game,
of course they were undermanned and that made it really
difficult for the Wizards," Gregg Popovich said. "We didn't let
up, we played hard and got the win."

Parker finished with 19 points and seven assists in 24 minutes.

The quarter ended with the Spurs up, 79-53, after a 33-19 edge
over the entire quarter.

The fourth quarter proved to be little more than extended
garbage time.

"Well I think everyone on the bench has done a great job, Ime
(Udoka) included obviously," Poppovich said. "Even
Jacque(Vaughn) who has gotten fewer minutes than anyone, you'll
find them all in the gym before practice, after practice and
just being really professional. They're earning their pay, not
sulking, it's a real joy to be around people like that."

Washington has been crushed by injuries as it has been without
Gilbert Arenas and Brendan Haywood all season. Caron Butler has
been sidelined recently with a hamstring and Etan Thomas is also
among the missing.

Jamison led the Wizards with 14 points.

"The Spurs are an elite team and its always difficult to play
them," Jamison said. "They are a team that doesn't go out and
take games but a team that makes you give the game to them.
Their defense was terrific and they were able to move the ball
and get open shots. Tony Parker in the third quarter was
finding the basket so easily and getting all of his shots."